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CAMBODIA : EXPLORING ANGKOR TEMPLES...

ITINERARY

Day 1:
Arrival in Siem Reap in the morning.
Our guide is waiting for us at the airport. Today, we discover the city of Siem Reap, its local craft industry and its Wat Bo pagoda, if the weather is good.
Meals non included and night at the hotel.

Day 2:
This morning, we go and discover the surroundings of Siem Reap on horseback. For four hours, we ride in the countryside, among vegetation and rice fields, accross small villages and sacred temples.
Then, we take care of our horses, have lunch and go in tuk-tuk to the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom. We discover the surrounding walls of this ancient city hidden in the forest. We visit Angkor Thom, the "big royal city" and the famous Bayon, wonderful temple of the area. Then we go to Preah Khan, a second wonderful temple also built for King Jayavarman VII in the 12th century. We take small paths in the forest to the isolated temple of Ta Nei. Then we walk to Ta keo, one of the first temples built in Angkor, to end our trek at Ta Phrom, the famous Ceiba temple.
Dinner and night at the hotel.
4 hours on horseback.

Day 3:
After breakfast, we go for four hours on horseback, to explore more deeply this wonderful country. We go back to the ranch before lunch.
This afternoon, we leave for the countryside accross villages. We visit Roluos temples and the mountain-temple of Bakhong. Then we discover, after a short trek, a small and unknown temple, isolated in the forest. On the ancient Royal Road, we explore the collapsed galleries of the lost temple of Charo Srei Vibol and its pagoda.
Dinner and night in a guesthouse, in a traditional Khmer house.
4 hours on horseback.

Day 4:
This morning, we go to the lost temple of Beng Melea, a forgotten miniature of Angkor Wat. We discover it in the maze of Suryavarman through archways, galleries and "gopura" hidden by roots of Ceiba trees.
We go by car to the Thousand Lingas River. We walk in the bed of the river sculpted in the 11th century in the forest of the Sacred Mountain Phnom Kulen. On our path, we take advantage of a waterfall for a swim and refreshment.
Then, we head towards Bantey Srei, a jewel of the 10th century, temple dedicated to Shiva. Far from mass tourism, it opens its gates.
After the visit, we go back to Siem Reap.
Dinner and night at the hotel.

Day 5:
Today, we ride bicycles ! We cycle along the river to reach the Western gate of Angkor Wat.
In such a rich place, we have to take our time. We spend the day there, to immerse ourselves of this ambiance of this jewel of architecture, unique in the world.
To end this day properly, we admire a wonderful sunset on the temple.
For those who do not want to cycle, a car is available.
Dinner and night at the hotel.

Day 6:
This morning, we meet our horses again for four hours in the countryside from one typical village to another. We visit the Silk Centre on our way.
After lunch, we leave for Chong Knea, a village built on the lake Tonle Sap, the Big Lake of Cambodia. We take some time to observe the life in lake dwellings. Each year, the waterline of the lake varies from four to eight meters, flooding all the fields and forests around.
We go back to Siem Reap by the end of the day to have time to visit the old marketplace and the town centre. In the evening, we enjoy one hour aromatherapy in the famous Frangipani Spa.
Dinner and night at the hotel.
The program of this day can be modified depending on hydrologic conditions.
4 hours on horseback.

Day 7:
After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, we are driven back to the airport.
Meals non-included.

Useful information:
During your stay in Siem Reap, you will discover the principal temples of Angkor, on the small and the big archeological tour : Angkor Wat, the Bayon, the Terrace of Lepers and the Terrace of the Elephants, etc.
For logistical reasons, this program can be reorganized keeping the visits included.

EXTEND YOUR TRIP

HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL

Horses: Many Cambodian horses, quite small and well looked after. Tack: Western and English style saddles. Saddlebags are provided to you can take with you on horseback your small personal belongings. Saddlepads are also provided. Riding level required: All levels accepted. The rhythm is adapted to your level and wishes. There is no difficulty on the suggested itineraries.

Useful information:
Maximum weight : 90kg.
Children are welcome from 4 years old if they are with their parents.
You do not have to wear a helmet to ride, but we strongly recommend that you do. You can lend it directly to the stable.

YOUR GUIDES

ACCOMMODATION

You will stay in a three-star hotel (local standard), in Siem Reap, in a double, triple or single room with private bathroom, air conditioning, TV and wifi connection.
The third night is scheduled in a guesthouse. The room and bathroom are shared.

Catering:
Every day (except day 1 and 7 non-included), meals are taken in a restaurant. A choice of local Khmer food will be suggested.
Some lunches are packed lunches taken from our saddlebags when we leave on horseback.
Mineral water is provided for each meal included.

DATES AND RATES

- Single room supplement : +90€
This supplement is compulsory for any person booking alone. Single room is granted every night, except the night spent in a guesthouse (Day 3).

- Small group supplement: +240€ if two people booked, +100€ if three people booked.
This supplement is refunded as soon as a fourth person books.

- Extra night in Siem Reap: +120€ in double room, +140€ in single room.

- flights to/from Siem Reap airport
- meals on days 1 and 7,
- drinks
- tips
- personal expenses
- any other service or extension of trip,
- optional insurances : more information

BOOKING - INFORMATION

For any enquiry, please contact Chloé !

PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS

Cambodia has a tropical climate with two seasons. The rainy season is from May to November. The dry season is from December and April.
In a year, nearly 80% of rainfall fall during the rainy season, causing important flooding of the Mekong River.
Temperatures are from 25°C to 30°C during the dry season to more than 35°C during the rainy season. April and May can be quite muggy, because of humidity and high temperatures.